1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 706 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
| Model | 220 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 30 L |
